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[GRAPHIC: Kirsh & Kirsh Adoption Law]

[GRAPHIC: Surgeons]

[GRAPHIC: Woman]

[GRAPHIC: Why don't you just adopt?]

MALE VOICE: Anyone who has gone through the ordeal of infertility treatments is inevitably asked why don't you just adopt a baby?

[GRAPHIC: Woman with baby]

MALE VOICE: Making the decision to adopt is not one made lightly.

[GRAPHIC: Woman with child]

MALE VOICE: For a number of reasons adoption may not be the right choice for you.

[GRAPHIC: Man with two children]

[GRAPHIC: Couple with children]

MALE VOICE: Those who have adopted children will tell you they can't imagine their child being any more a part of themselves or loving the child any more than if they had given birth to the child.

[GRAPHIC: Man and boy playing ball]

MALE VOICE: The child is their child, not their adopted child. That said, adoption is not the right choice for everyone.

[GRAPHIC: Adoption is not for you if you:]

MALE VOICE: If you or your spouse or partner can't get past the need for a biological connection to the child, adoption is not a good choice.

[GRAPHIC: Need biological connection]

[GRAPHIC: Can't handle process]

MALE VOICE: Even those who know that they have the capability of loving and nurturing a child, regardless of the child's genes need to decide if they can handle the process of adoption which can be very time consuming, emotionally draining and expensive, all without guaranteed success.

[GRAPHIC: Can't handle possibility of failure]

[GRAPHIC: When considering adoption:]

[GRAPHIC: Take a step back]

MALE VOICE: If you are considering adoption, start by taking a step back.

[GRAPHIC: Give yourself time to heal]

MALE VOICE: Give yourself some time to heal from the disappointments and tragedies which preface every entry into adoption.

[GRAPHIC: Talk with adoptive parents]

MALE VOICE: Talk with others who have adopted to find out more about the emotions involved.

[GRAPHIC: Talk with childless couples]

MALE VOICE: Talk with couples who have made the decision to remain childless so you can begin to look at this decision from a balanced perspective.

[GRAPHIC: When you're ready]

[GRAPHIC: Seek out an adoption professional]

MALE VOICE: When you are ready, and you will know when you're ready, only then can you begin the process of seeking out an adoption professional.